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A16 YTH

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,931 mi
Last recorded53,931 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 YTH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 53,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 52,783 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 52,783 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Also gaiter split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 51,307 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 49,596 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 47,884 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 46,514 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Split, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Corroded Inside Face, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective At Rear, (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 45,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Corroded Inside Face, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge on the Limit, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective At Rear, (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 42,528 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 40,056 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 37,905 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 36,084 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 34,233 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 34,233 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 32,145 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 29,961 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 29,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 28,189 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 26,204 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,766 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 23,064 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 21,316 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 19,650 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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A16 YTH is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 66,921 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 YTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 YTH registered?

A16 YTH is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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